Ms. Robbin Reid
Suffolk, VA 23434 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Ms. Trenita Cherry
- licensed capacity
- 10
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Ms. Trenita Cherry
Ms. Trenita Cherry is a licensed home daycare in Suffolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Ms. Trenita Cherry has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ms. Trenita Cherry
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1109746
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 24 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 6
- Food and nutrition 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safe sleep 4
- Records and paperwork 2
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-330-A
“A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home’s hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. There was not a landline telephone available.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Repeat Violation When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week. The menu posted during the inspection was dated for the month of June.”
8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home , the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Food was observed for child #1 who was in care and it was not labeled.”
8VAC20-800-770
“A working battery-operated flashlight, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. These items were not available to view in the family day home during inspection”
8VAC20-800-520-A
“Repeat Violation Cribs shall be provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed. Child #1 under 12 months of age was observed sleeping in the bouncy seat and there was not a crib set up and ready for use for Child #1.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.”
Jul 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-800-330-A
“A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home’s hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. There was not a landline telephone available.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Repeat Violation When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week. The menu posted during the inspection was dated for the month of June.”
8VAC20-800-890
“When food is brought from home , the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Food was observed for child #1 who was in care and it was not labeled.”
8VAC20-800-770
“A working battery-operated flashlight, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. These items were not available to view in the family day home during inspection”
8VAC20-800-520-A
“Repeat Violation Cribs shall be provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed. Child #1 under 12 months of age was observed sleeping in the bouncy seat and there was not a crib set up and ready for use for Child #1.”
8VAC20-790-180-B
“The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.”
Mar 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. There was no cleaning solution or sanitizing solution available after diaper changing.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan”
8VAC20-800-880
“When family day homes provide meals or snacks they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). There should be two food group items available for snack but the menu only listed one item.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. There was only one shelter in place practiced during the year.”
Mar 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. There was no cleaning solution or sanitizing solution available after diaper changing.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan”
8VAC20-800-880
“When family day homes provide meals or snacks they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). There should be two food group items available for snack but the menu only listed one item.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. There was only one shelter in place practiced during the year.”
Oct 8, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
8VAC20-800-280
“Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning chemicals were accessible to children, many chemical containers were observed on a shelf in a closet and another chemical was on the bathroom counter.”
8VAC20-800-250-A
“Hanging items including appliance cords, shall be out of reach of children under five years of age. A child 17 months old was observed playing with a television cord that was plugged in and hanging from the television mounted on the wall.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were no attendance records as of 11:55am on the date of inspection. The children had been in care for more than one hour.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was not a physical exam record available for Child #2, who has been in care for over 60 days.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated. The menu posted did not include a month or date.”
8VAC20-800-880
“Family day homes shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA requires 5 components to be served for lunch to include fluid milk. Children in care were served pizza rolls, french fries and juice for lunch and they were not served milk or a fruit as required.”
22.1-289.058
“The family day home that was built before 2015 and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The home did not have a carbon monoxide detector on site at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be separate from areas used for children’s activities and the diaper pad shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. During diaper changing the diaper pad was placed on furniture (an ottoman), that the children use. The provider changed 3 children’s diapers and used a baby wipe to wipe down the diaper pad in between each use. The diaper pad was not cleaned and sanitized as required.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting or diapering. Three children had their diapers changed and the provider did not ensure they washed their hands after diapering.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child or assisting a child with toileting. Provider did not wash their hands in between 3 separate diaper changes and after.”
8VAC20-800-530-A
“Cots when being used for napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges. There were no linens available during naptime for the cots.”
8VAC20-800-520-A
“(Repeat Violation) Cribs shall be provided for children from birth through 12 months. A child 8 months old does not have a crib and provider indicated they sleep on a cot.”
8VAC20-800-690-E
“Soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregivers hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Soiled diapers were not disposed of in a foot operated tstorage system.”
Oct 8, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
8VAC20-800-280
“Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning chemicals were accessible to children, many chemical containers were observed on a shelf in a closet and another chemical was on the bathroom counter.”
8VAC20-800-250-A
“Hanging items including appliance cords, shall be out of reach of children under five years of age. A child 17 months old was observed playing with a television cord that was plugged in and hanging from the television mounted on the wall.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were no attendance records as of 11:55am on the date of inspection. The children had been in care for more than one hour.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was not a physical exam record available for Child #2, who has been in care for over 60 days.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated. The menu posted did not include a month or date.”
8VAC20-800-880
“Family day homes shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA requires 5 components to be served for lunch to include fluid milk. Children in care were served pizza rolls, french fries and juice for lunch and they were not served milk or a fruit as required.”
22.1-289.058
“The family day home that was built before 2015 and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. The home did not have a carbon monoxide detector on site at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be separate from areas used for children’s activities and the diaper pad shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. During diaper changing the diaper pad was placed on furniture (an ottoman), that the children use. The provider changed 3 children’s diapers and used a baby wipe to wipe down the diaper pad in between each use. The diaper pad was not cleaned and sanitized as required.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting or diapering. Three children had their diapers changed and the provider did not ensure they washed their hands after diapering.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child or assisting a child with toileting. Provider did not wash their hands in between 3 separate diaper changes and after.”
8VAC20-800-530-A
“Cots when being used for napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges. There were no linens available during naptime for the cots.”
8VAC20-800-520-A
“(Repeat Violation) Cribs shall be provided for children from birth through 12 months. A child 8 months old does not have a crib and provider indicated they sleep on a cot.”
8VAC20-800-690-E
“Soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregivers hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Soiled diapers were not disposed of in a foot operated tstorage system.”
Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-520-A
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that cribs are provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed. Evidence: Upon arrival, an 11 month old infant (child #1) was observed sleeping in a car seat. in the room with the licensee. The license stated that child #1's parent requested that child #1not sleep in a crib while in care and that child #1 does not sleep in a crib at home. The car seat sits in a mobile rolling frame and the licensee had the infant in close proximity and ensures child #1 remains in sight and sound supervision while she is sleeping. The licensee confirmed that there is not an available crib in the home and has not been since child #1 enrolled 10/23/2023.”
Apr 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-520-A
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that cribs are provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed. Evidence: Upon arrival, an 11 month old infant (child #1) was observed sleeping in a car seat. in the room with the licensee. The license stated that child #1's parent requested that child #1not sleep in a crib while in care and that child #1 does not sleep in a crib at home. The car seat sits in a mobile rolling frame and the licensee had the infant in close proximity and ensures child #1 remains in sight and sound supervision while she is sleeping. The licensee confirmed that there is not an available crib in the home and has not been since child #1 enrolled 10/23/2023.”
Show 10 earlier visits
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all caregivers who work directly with children attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: One provider records was reviewed. The record for provider #1 did not include documentation demonstrating that the provider attended the department's health and safety update course within the past 12 months. The provider stated that she had not yet taken the annual refresher course for the current year.”
- Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that every caregiver has documentation of a subsequent Tuberculosis screening within 2 years of their last Tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The most recent Tuberculosis screening for caregiver #1 was dated 3/16/2020 and was more than 2 years old. The provider stated that she had not yet obtained an updated Tuberculosis screening and had not realized it was expired.”
Apr 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that every caregiver has documentation of a subsequent Tuberculosis screening within 2 years of their last Tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The most recent Tuberculosis screening for caregiver #1 was dated 3/16/2020 and was more than 2 years old. The provider stated that she had not yet obtained an updated Tuberculosis screening and had not realized it was expired.”
Nov 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider's annual training did not include the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: The provider's annual training documented in her record did not include record of having completed the annual Health and Safety update training. The provider confirmed that she had taken the Virginia Preservice Training when she became a subsidy vendor in September 2020 but was not aware that an annual health and safety update to this training was required.”
63.2-1721.1-B-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that any household member who is 18 years of age or older submits to fingerprinting for the purpose of a Criminal Records search. Evidence: Two provider / household member records were reviewed. The record for household member #2, who turned 18 years old in August, did not contain the results of a federal fingerprint criminal records search. The provider stated that she forgot to have this background check completed when household member turned 18 years old.”
Nov 15, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider's annual training did not include the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: The provider's annual training documented in her record did not include record of having completed the annual Health and Safety update training. The provider confirmed that she had taken the Virginia Preservice Training when she became a subsidy vendor in September 2020 but was not aware that an annual health and safety update to this training was required.”
63.2-1721.1-B-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that any household member who is 18 years of age or older submits to fingerprinting for the purpose of a Criminal Records search. Evidence: Two provider / household member records were reviewed. The record for household member #2, who turned 18 years old in August, did not contain the results of a federal fingerprint criminal records search. The provider stated that she forgot to have this background check completed when household member turned 18 years old.”
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Trenita Cherry
Is Ms. Trenita Cherry licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ms. Trenita Cherry last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Trenita Cherry had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Ms. Trenita Cherry care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Trenita Cherry accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ms. Trenita Cherry's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ms. Trenita Cherry cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 537-8764 to ask.
What is Ms. Trenita Cherry's phone number?
(757) 537-8764.
Where is Ms. Trenita Cherry?
Suffolk, VA 23434. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.